Real David H.

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If it rains …

Shamrock Half Marathon weatherLast time I checked, rain doesn’t slow me down. My 10k PR last year was set in the rain; I’ve had a handful of other races that went well in the rain (and snow).
If it rains on Sunday at the Shamrock Half … so what?

Unless it’s windy and pouring rain, showers (which is what is in the forecast … “showers”) won’t make or break what happens. In fact, some light rain might even help. It certainly takes away the mental games that happen.

With temperatures in the low 40s and basically no chance of climbing out of the mid-40s, the weather is almost perfect. Rain has never chopped anyone’s legs off, so there’s no reason to keep thinking and talking about it.

4 responses to “If it rains …”

  1. Krissy @ Shiawase Life Avatar

    Wanted to share a Walt Disney quote with you:“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.”

    🙂

    Rock that half!!

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    1. kelly Avatar
      kelly

      I live by that Walt quote Krissy.
      David, my first half marathon two years ago was the Rock n’ Roll Providence Half. Pouring rain! And I mean POURING! I had no worries, a little (ok a lot) of rain wasn’t going to stop me and it didn’t. Just keep running (or swimming if necessary).

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  2. Kayla Avatar

    Some of my best runs have been in the rain. I love to run in it! Cold weather, too. Good luck!

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  3. Phil Settle Avatar
    Phil Settle

    Looks like rain for mine too, oh well. I had a very solid 2011 BR 1/2 in the pouring rain, so I’ll be alright.

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